right now this looks like a darn good list of guys to start the 2006 season...of course injuries will play their part in where the final top 10 list will be...but as a texan fan you have to like the idea of there being 3 LT's being in the top 10...personally i think ferguson isn't the top one and with scott being at UT the texans staff will be able to get an up close and personal look at jonathan scott whose dad has been raising him to be a NFL lineman...you gotta like the potential

texasguy346

04-30-2005, 07:23 PM

2206? Wow looking way ahead aren't we. Keep an eye out for my great great grandson. He won't be born until 2185 but he's a beast of a LB. :thumbup

ColdSteelBlue

04-30-2005, 07:26 PM

2206!!! wow some of the guys coming out in 2206 have the same names as guys coming out next year. :rolleyes: Can you see tonights lotto numbers.

:jk:

D-ReK

04-30-2005, 07:32 PM

I like the idea of getting Kiwi, who is 6'7" and 260 with Freeney-like agility, coming off the edge, but with a good senior season, he could end up being a top 5 pick...AJ Hawk could make a great ILB here since we want speed and he has it...Some have reported he ran a 4.4 at Ohio State's pro day...I would also be happy with any of the OTs listed...All 4 are closely rated, so it's very possible one of them would slide to us in the mid-first, which is where I anticipate us picking next year...

BuffSoldier

04-30-2005, 09:02 PM

I think it will all come down to if Seth Wand can improve on his below average pass pro from last year. I f he doesnt then I think we will go with Ferguson(if we can get him) or Scott. Other than that, we would definitely have to go BPA unless we were to find a blinding need.

STEEL BLUE TEXANS

04-30-2005, 09:36 PM

Mario Williams, DE, NC State, 6'7" 265 lbs 4.6 40 (estimated)

keyfro

04-30-2005, 10:16 PM

haha...sometimes the things i do make me wonder...yes this is the 2006 draft preview not the 2206 draft...if i knew that far ahead i would be buying lotto tickets for everybody

YodAa

05-01-2005, 02:53 AM

Shouldn't this thread be in the 2206 Draft Discussion? LOL

DRIFTAWAY

05-01-2005, 03:08 PM

Isn't 260 way too light for a 3-4 DE?

Rosusu

05-01-2005, 03:12 PM

I have said it once and I will say it again. NONE of those players are going to be there at the 32nd pick so there is really no point in trying to determine this now.

Ogre Johnson? He must be from my lineage.
lol: that was some funny stuff right there, that one got me laughin

STEEL BLUE TEXANS

05-03-2005, 01:03 AM

It must seem entirely too early to discuss next year's NFL draft. After all, the 2005 draft wrapped up just one week ago. But don't tell that to NFL scouts, who already have begun measuring, timing, prodding and poking senior prospects on campuses across the country. At this very moment, all 32 NFL personnel departments are collecting as much data as possible in an attempt to compile an initial list of legitimate draft prospects.

Not to be outdone, our scouts offer a preseason look ahead at the 2006 NFL draft landscape. The following list is broken down by position, with top-junior prospects included. Brief analysis on the top-five prospects at each position is also provided.

*underclassmen.

Quarterbacks
1. Matt Leinart, USC
Southpaw is a big, accurate quarterback with exceptional leadership skills and poise. Lacks ideal arm strength and athleticism. Shoulder injury is a concern. How will he respond without coordinator Norm Chow?
2. Chris Leak*, Florida
Has the size, arm strength and athletic ability but lacks the consistency, mechanics and toughness. Can new coach Urban Meyer refine him?

3. Omar Jacobs*, Bowling Green
Exploded onto the national scene as a first-year starter in 2004, when he threw for 4,002 yards and rushed for 300 more. Is unpolished but possesses all the physical tools to make it in the NFL.

4. Charlie Whitehurst, Clemson
A strong-armed quarterback with lots of upside, but must rebound after an embarrassing campaign as a junior in 2004.

5. Bruce Gradkowski, Toledo
A tough quarterback with adequate size and arm strength. Efficient but most of his throws are underneath. Is he a product of the system?

Whenever he decides to come out, Reggie Bush will be high on every team's draft board.
Running backs
1. Reggie Bush*, USC
His 2,330 total yards were good for fifth in the nation in 2004. The complete package, Bush can run, catch and return. He'll be a top-10 pick if he leaves school early.
2. DeAngelo Williams, Memphis
Injury in the GMAC Bowl played a part in Williams' decision to return to Memphis for senior season. If he recovers fully, Williams should be a first-round selection.

3. Laurence Maroney, Minnesota
Rushed for 1,348 yards while splitting carries with Marion Barber III in 2004. With Barber III off to the NFL, Maroney should explode as the Gophers' primary ball carrier in 2005.

4. Leon Washington, Florida State
Size and durability concerns will hurt Washington's draft stock, but his quickness, versatility and speed give him a good chance to come off the board on day one.

5. Michael Bush*, Louisville
With Lionel Gates and Eric Shelton moving on to the NFL, Bush should shine as the Cardinals' premier back in 2005.

Wide receivers
1. Santonio Holmes, Ohio State
He won't have huge numbers in the run-heavy Ohio State offensive scheme, but adequate size, blazing speed and exceptional playmaking skills make Holmes the elite receiver in the 2006 draft class at this point.
2. Derek Hagan, Arizona State
A big receiver with great hands and route-running skills. He lacks elite speed but is quick and fluid. If he can come anywhere near his 83-catch performance in 2004, Hagan will solidify a spot in the first round of next year's draft.

3. Martin Nance, Miami-Ohio
A big receiver with above-average speed for his size. If he can stay healthy as a senior, Nance could emerge as a late-first-round prospect in the 2006 draft.

4. Greg Lee*, Pittsburgh
Lee had a breakout season as a sophomore in 2004, when he finished sixth in the nation with 1,297 receiving yards. Another season like that and it will be awfully tempting to take off for the NFL.

5. Andre Caldwell*, Florida
Caldwell didn't get as many touches as he should have in 2004, but he is clearly the premier prospect in what shapes up as a deep stable of Gators' receivers. He lacks ideal size, but his speed and run-after-catch ability make him awfully intriguing.

Tight ends
1. Marcedes Lewis, UCLA
Lewis might have been the first tight end taken in the 2005 draft. If he continues to improve his bulk and strength, he could be a top-20 pick in 2006.
2. Leonard Pope*, Georgia
Pope is inexperienced and somewhat raw, but his exceptional combination of size and athletic ability makes him a possible first-round selection if he elects to leave school after his junior season.

3. Matt Herian, Nebraska
Herian lacks ideal size and needs to rebound from the injury that plagued him in 2004, but he's a tough blocker and reliable receiver with a knack for getting open. However, it should be noted he has missed all of spring practice and there even are rumblings he could redshirt next fall and return to the field in 2006.

Offensive tackles
1. D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Virginia
An elite prospect who likely would have been a top-five pick in 2005. He has exceptional feet, balance and technique. Once considered undersized, the 6-6 prospect has now bulked up to 305 pounds.
2. Eric Winston, Miami-Fla.
Winston has an outstanding combination of size, feet and strength. If he fully recovers from injury, Winston should be a top-15 draft pick.

3. Jonathan Scott, Texas
A monstrous prospect with all the physical tools of a first-rounder. As a senior in 2005, he must improve his technique and become more physical.

4. Marcus McNeil, Auburn
Coming off his best season as a junior in 2004. A right tackle prospect with decent feet, great size and strength.

5. Jeremy Trueblood, Boston College
Another efficient tough guy in a long line of Boston College offensive linemen. Trueblood lacks ideal athletic ability, but his frame is impressive at 6-8, 315 pounds.

Offensive guards
1. Davin Joseph, Oklahoma
The Sooners had three senior starters (Jammal Brown, Wes Sims and Vince Carter) who stole the attention last season, but the film shows that Joseph was the best of the bunch. If he can build on last season, Joseph will be the first interior offensive lineman to come off the board in 2006.
2. Max-Jean Gilles, Georgia
The Massive mauler made the wise decision to return for his senior season. Needs to stay in shape and continue to improve his feet.

3. Mike Jones*, Iowa
Jones will be a three-year starter and he's already drawing comparisons to Robert Gallery. At 6-4, 304 pounds, however, Jones will likely play inside in the NFL.

4. Aaron Lips, Louisiana Tech
Unheralded guard prospect with good size (6-5, 309) and impressive feet. Is better in pass protection than he is as a run blocker.

5. Mark Setterstrom, Minnesota
Lacks ideal size, but is tough, quick and efficient. Would fit best on a team that emphasizes athleticism over size and strength, such as the Broncos or Colts.

Centers
1. Greg Eslinger, Minnesota
Clearly the top center prospect in the 2006 draft class. He still needs to improve his bulk, but his feet, intelligence, technique and athleticism are unparalleled at this position in college football.
2. Mike Degory, Florida
Has great size, toughness, intelligence and strength but lacks elite athletic ability, which is why he projects as a second-round prospect in 2006.

3. Kyle Young*, Fresno State
Will be a third-year starter as a junior in 2005. Has great size, adequate feet and mauling qualities in the running game.

4. Donovan Raiola, Wisconsin
Will anchor a line that loses four starters to the NFL. In typical Wisconsin fashion, Raiola is a tough-guy with good technique and strength. If he can bulk up and improve his consistency in pass protection, he has a chance to be a day-one draft pick in 2006.

5. Ryan Cook, New Mexico
Cook is a little bit of a sleeper. He will be a third-year starter as a senior in 2005 and his massive frame (6-7, 339) makes him an intriguing NFL prospect, either at center or tackle.

Defensive ends
1. Mathias Kiwanuka, Boston College
Finished tied for fifth nationally with 11.5 sacks as a junior in 2004. If he continues to get bigger and stronger, Kiwanuka could be a top-10 pick in 2006.
2. Loren Howard, Northwestern
Had trouble staying healthy in 2004, but is primed for a bounce-back season as a senior. Rare combination of size and athleticism makes him first-round material.

3. Mario Williams*, NC State
A fast-rising junior with a great frame (6-7, 265) and above average athletic ability. If he has a strong 2005 campaign, it could be off to the NFL.

4. Eric Henderson, Georgia Tech
Injuries hampered Henderson in 2004, but he's a big-time prospect with the athletic ability, strength and instincts to have a huge season as a senior.

5. Baraka Atkins, Miami-FL
Has a good blend of size and speed. Led the Hurricanes with five sacks in 2004, but has yet to reach his full potential.

Defensive tackles
1. Rodrique Wright, Texas
Failed to live up to the hype in 2004, but has the physical tools to bust out as a senior next season. If he can improve his technique and motor, Wright can be the first DT off the board in 2006.
2. Gabe Watson, Michigan
Massive DT/NT prospect had a breakout season in 2004 and should only continue to improve with more experience as a senior. Could be a high selection for a team in search of a 3-4 nose tackle in next year's draft.

3. Orien Harris, Miami-Fla.
Has first-round tools but disappeared as a junior last season. At a crossroads right now; needs to recharge the motor and improve his technique as a senior.

4. Haloti Ngata, Oregon
Considered leaving after his junior season, but made the wise decision to return to Eugene, Ore., in 2005. Has a great combo of size, strength and quickness, but needs to improve his technique and recognition skills.

5. LeKevin Smith, Nebraska
Last-minute decision to return to school should pay off. Smith lacks elite size but has the quickness, toughness and strength to become an impact interior defensive lineman in the NFL. He has experience as a DT and NT, as well as in a one-gap and two-gap scheme.

Inside linebackers
1. Ahmad Brooks*, Virginia
Brooks is my preseason top-rated defensive prospect. He has all the physical tools and has been terrifically coached by former NFL linebacker guru Al Groh. Brooks should be a top-five selection in the 2006 draft.
2. A.J. Hawk, Ohio State
Hawk could probably play inside or weak-side linebacker in the NFL. He is one of the most instinctive and toughest linebackers in college football. Questions regarding his speed were also answered when scouts timed his 40-yard dash in the 4.5s during his spring workout on campus.

4. D'Qwell Jackson, Maryland
Jackson emerged as an elite collegiate linebacker as a sophomore in 2003, and didn't disappoint with 124 tackles as a junior last season. Undersized, he might need to move outside in the NFL, but if he continues to improve on his production as a senior, Jackson should be a shoo-in as a day one pick in next year's draft.

5. Freddie Roach, Alabama
Roach lacks ideal speed and athletic ability, but he's instinctive and tough versus the run. He projects as either an inside linebacker or strong-side linebacker in the NFL, likely as a late-day one draft selection.

Chad Greenway is a natural run stopper with the potential to be an effective pass rusher.Outside linebackers
1. Chad Greenway, Iowa
He lacks ideal bulk and is more effective working forward and laterally than he is turning and running in coverage. However, Greenway is strong and physical versus the run. He can take on blocks and shows great instincts in run support. He also has the speed to be an effective pass rusher at the next level.
2. Ernie Sims*, Florida State
Sims is an ornery defender with a mean streak unmatched in college football right now. He needs to add bulk to his frame in order to project as a linebacker in the NFL, which is why there's a good chance the 2005 season won't be his last in Tallahassee.

3. H.B. Blades*, Pittsburgh
Another in the long line of Blades with NFL tools. H.B. led the Panthers with 108 tackles last season and will be back to wreak havoc as a junior in 2005. He lacks ideal height (5-11), but is well-built (245 pounds) and athletic. He also hits like a truck.

4. LaMarr Woodley*, Michigan
A DE/OLB tweener who would fit best as a rush linebacker in the NFL. Coming off a huge sophomore season with 16 tackles for loss. If he can improve on that production in 2005, the NFL might call his name.

5. Will Derting, Washington State
Overachiever with versatility. He has experience inside and outside. Has the recognition skills, quickness and toughness to develop into a starting MLB in the NFL. Also has the instincts and burst to provide pass rush help.

Cornerback
1. Antonio Cromartie*, Florida State
Cromartie has better speed and athleticism than former teammate Bryant McFadden, who was selected by the Steelers in the second round of the 2005 NFL draft. Cromartie has such good athleticism, speed and ball skills (4 INTs in 2004), the 'Noles are giving him some reps at wide receiver during spring ball.
2. Jimmy Williams, Virginia Tech
Williams was overshadowed by senior secondary-mates Vincent Fuller and Eric Green last season, but he clearly was the most talented of the group and finished with a team-high five interceptions. Williams will get his due respect in 2005 when opposing quarterbacks avoid him like the plague. Williams has the potential to develop into a shutdown cover corner in the NFL, which is why he projects as a first-round draft pick in 2006.

3. Devin Hester*, Miami-Fla.
One of the most explosive and versatile weapons in college football. He led the Hurricanes in interceptions and also returned three punts and one kickoff for touchdowns in 2004.

4. William Blackmon, Boston College
Blackmon has explosive speed and is one of the most impressive all-around athletes in the 2006 draft class. He has spent most of his collegiate days at cornerback and as a return specialist, but there's a good chance that Blackmon moves full time to the wide receiver position in 2005.

5. Darrell Hunter, Miami-Ohio
Hunter is flying under the radar right now and is not likely to get picked on much as a senior in 2005, with Alphonso Hodge's moving on to the NFL. However, Hunter racked up six interceptions over the course of the last two seasons and is known as the fastest player in his program's history, as he was clocked at 4.29 in the 40-yard dash.

Safeties
1. LaRon Landry*, LSU
Landry wasted little time transitioning to the collegiate level, as he took over as a full-time starter during his true freshman season in 2003 and became a vital cog on a Tigers' defense that led the team to a BCS national title. Landry is a versatile playmaker with above average range in coverage and exceptional strength and tackling skills in run support. Should he elect to leave school after the 2005 season, Landry will likely be the first safety drafted in 2006.
2. Darnell Bing, USC*
Bing is a standout safety prospect with the versatility to play in the box and deep down the middle in the NFL. He has excellent size and fills hard in run support. What he lacks in terms of top-end speed he makes up for with instincts and ball skills in coverage.

3. Jason Allen, Tennessee
Allen reversed his decision to turn pro at the eleventh hour. While he would have been a day-one selection, his stock should only rise with another year at the collegiate level. Allen is athletic and tough, but the DC/FS tweener needs to become more consistent in his reads and as an open-field tackler.

4. Michael Huff, Texas
Huff benefited from his 2004 move from cornerback to safety, where he is able to mask his lack of elite hip fluidity, while highlighting his instincts and toughness. If Huff continues to thrive at the safety position as a senior, he'll solidify a spot on day one of next year's draft.

5. Nate Salley, Ohio State
Salley is a centerfielder-type free safety with adequate size, good range and developing ball skills. If he can become more consistent as an open-field tackler in 2005, Salley's chances of getting drafted on the first day of next year's draft will be good.

great post...another runningback i think is worth looking at and yes i have a bias in this is henderson from texas tech...he doesn't get the chance to run the ball often but the kid is a stud...i compare him to brian westbrook of the eagles

Hervoyel

05-03-2005, 01:22 PM

Isn't 260 way too light for a 3-4 DE?

Not in 2206 it won't be. By then defensive ends will be playing as low as 225 and the entire game will be played on a field sporting 1/3 normal earth gravity.

The fastest WR in the draft will run a 2.1 40

Texas_Thrill

05-09-2005, 06:33 PM

Right now the positions where I would most like to see us draft next year would be.......

OL,RB,LB. If we can get a SUPERSTAR at one of those 3 positions since I think we will have a high pick next year I'd be happy.

Mr Shush

06-06-2005, 11:40 AM

Well, it's a little hard to say for sure right now. I personally wouldn't mind a superstar at TE, and you might actually be able to pick one of those up in the second half of the first round.

But I've said it before and I'll say it again, we're trading up next spring.

texansfan88

06-06-2005, 01:02 PM

http://www.greenplanet.net/maxdev/upload/rte/fat_baby.jpg

With the 1st Pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans select:

Seth "cookie jar" wand jr.

gcolby

06-06-2005, 02:12 PM

All of these guys in the '06 draft will be gone by the time we pick 32nd.